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Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons (April 22, 2026): 3 Things to Watch, Odds and Prediction
The Orlando Magic try to build on their Game 1 victory with a second chance in Game 2. But they should see a more determined Detroit Pistons team this time.
04/22/26 - 9:57am | Source: Orlando Magic Daily
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U.S. stocks rally toward a record while Brent oil tops $100 on uncertainty about the Iran war
The U.S. stock market is rallying toward another record Wednesday after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the list of those reporting fatter profits for the start of the…
04/22/26 - 9:50am | Source: Washington Times
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Trump's economic approval rating craters to 30%: Poll
President Trump's economic approval rating has plummeted to 30%, an 8% drop over the past month, according to a new poll released Wednesday.
04/22/26 - 9:47am | Source: Washington Times
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Pelicans must fix glaring issue to unlock Trey Murphy IIIs full potential
Trey Murphy III is on the verge of a true breakout, but the Pelicans must address their obvious shooting problems to help him reach that next step.
04/22/26 - 9:45am | Source: Pelican Debrief
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Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with Michigan in ruling that the state's lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court.
04/22/26 - 9:40am | Source: Washington Times
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Pistons are learning harsh Duncan Robinson lesson the Heat already knew
Duncan Robinsons playoff weaknesses got exploited on the Pistons in Game 1.
04/22/26 - 9:34am | Source: Piston Powered
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Lakers' 'Swiss Army knife' Marcus Smart sets the tone against Kevin Durant, Rockets
Marcus Smart has stepped into a leadership role for the Lakers, helping them believe they can beat Houston without Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves.
04/22/26 - 9:29am | Source: LA Times
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Supreme Court revives wounded veteran's lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing
The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb in Afghanistan to sue the government contractor for whom the attacker was working when he built the explosive.
04/22/26 - 9:29am | Source: Washington Times
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French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says Algeria sentenced him to 3 years for award-winning novel
French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud said Wednesday that he has been sentenced to three years in prison in Algeria for his book "Houris," a recipient of France's most prestigious literary award.
04/22/26 - 9:26am | Source: Washington Times
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Kenny Atkinson is proving doubters wrong with brilliant rotation decision
A lot of questions were asked about what Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson would do with his rotations. So far, so good.
04/22/26 - 9:14am | Source: Right Down Euclid
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JJ Redick Disappointed Luka Doncic Wasnt Included Among 2025-26 NBA MVP Finalists
Luka Doncic successfully appealed to become eligible for end-of-season awards despite not meeting the 65 games played threshold, but it wound up proving all for naught for the Los Angeles Lakers…
04/22/26 - 9:10am | Source: Lakers Nation
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Salt in the wounds for Celtics fans as former players dominate NBA playoffs
As if losing to the Sixers at home wasn't bad enough, everywhere Celtics fans looked, they saw former players putting on a show for other teams.
04/22/26 - 9:07am | Source: Hardwood Houdini
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Former Hornets wing becomes ideal offseason target after upset win
After a key role in the 76ers upset win, former Hornet Kelly Oubre Jr. looks like an ideal offseason target for Charlotte.
04/22/26 - 9:00am | Source: Swarm and Sting
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Karl-Anthony Towns revealed a harsh truth the Knicks cant ignore
Karl-Anthony Towns said something after the Knicks' Game 2 loss that frustrated plenty of people, but that is also 100 percent accurate.
04/22/26 - 9:00am | Source: Buckets Over Broadway
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Tariffs taxed Iron Range firm thats now closing, laying off 75
Minnesota Twist Drill officials have said the company, which imports steel from China to make drill bits, was hit extremely hard by President Donald Trumps tariffs.
04/22/26 - 9:00am | Source: On The Wolves
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Pope calls for justice and closing income gap in Equatorial Guinea Mass with presidential family
Pope Leo XIV urged Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday to work for justice and to close the gap "between the privileged and the disadvantaged," as he drew attention to the vast income inequalities and…
04/22/26 - 8:51am | Source: Washington Times
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RFK Jr. goes before the Senate. One lawmaker's competing loyalties will be on display
Bill Cassidy's roles as a lawmaker, a doctor and a political candidate will collide on Wednesday as he questions Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in two high-stakes Senate hearings.
04/22/26 - 8:51am | Source: Washington Times
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Czech students protest a government plan to overhaul funding for public media
Thousands of high school and university students marched through the Czech capital on Wednesday to protest against a government plan to overhaul and reduce funding for public radio and television.
04/22/26 - 8:47am | Source: Washington Times
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Hungary to lift ban on EU loan to Ukraine after Kyiv repairs oil pipeline from Russia
Hungary is lifting its veto on a $106 billion loan from the European Union to Ukraine, after Kyiv restored a key pipeline allowing the resumption of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
04/22/26 - 8:39am | Source: Washington Times
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Congress should use reconciliation to deliver more conservative wins
Senate Republicans are poised to adopt a budget resolution to unlock the use of the budget reconciliation process to end the Democrats' shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security with 51…
04/22/26 - 8:34am | Source: Washington Times
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